Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1956, Philip Ballantyne Kerr began his literary career when he was just twelve years old, as a self-published writer: Bernie was writing pornographic stories and sold them to classmates. He studied at the University of Birmingham and worked as an advertising copywriter before becoming a full-time writer. Kerr is best…
Les Rois Maudits! What is The Accursed Kings Series about? Historical novels written by French author Maurice Druon about the French monarchy in the 14th century, The Accursed Kings series is based upon the legend invented by the Italian Paolo Emilio where the French king has been cursed for having persecuted the Knights Templar. The…
From the great Alan Moore, writer of Watchmen. What is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen about? Comic book series co-created by writer Alan Moore and artist Kevin O’Neill, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was initially presented as a kind “Justice League of Victorian England” but evolved to become something more literate and more … extraordinary….
All of Jessica Ellicott’s books in order! Who is Jessica Ellicott? Jessica Ellicott is a pseudonym used by Jessie Crockett (she also uses “Jessica Estevao”) who is a cozy Mystery writer from New England with a passion for historical fiction and all things British. Ellicott’s most popular series are “The Beryl and Edwina Mysteries” and…
All of the Jessie Burton’s Books in Order! Who is Jessie Burton? Born Jessica Kathryn Burton, Jessie Burton is an English author and actress who became famous with her 2014 debut novel, The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton is Sunday Times and New York Time best-seller author and her novels have been published in almost 40 languages….
